AUSTRALIAN OPEN
Date: 2006-01-17

AUSTRALIAN OPEN

January 17, 2006

Ana Ivanovic
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
The Moderator Questions, please.

Question What do you think of your performance in that match?
Ana Ivanovic Well, it was actually pretty hard to play. The first match is always very, very hard. Usually you start a little bit nervous. And she's a great player. She didn't give me much rhythm. Like through all the match, I was trying to find my rhythm, but didn't work really well. But on the end, I'm really pleased I took the opportunities and won the match.

Question Tell us about your connection with Melbourne.
Ana Ivanovic Well, I have relatives here. So I was actually here in December practicing, here in Melbourne Park. And they really nice. They help me out a lot. I have lot of sparring partners. Yeah, they help me out a lot. I was really happy with the opportunity to come and practice here rather than stay in Europe.

Question How close are they? Aunts?
Ana Ivanovic Uncle and auntie, yeah.

Question Where?
Ana Ivanovic They live in Mentone.

Question Who did you hit with?
Ana Ivanovic I was practicing with Nicole and Casey and also some other girls. And I have (indiscernible), as well.

Question They were here for the camp. Did you join in?
Ana Ivanovic It was very nice. The organization is very good. They certainly help me out a lot. I always had the court, the sparrings, the balls, everything. And the people around, they were just very nice. I really enjoy my time here.

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